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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.10, 574.20 and 229.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.10, 574.20 and 229.56 is: 316.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.10 : 574.20 = 229.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.10/574.20 = 229.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.10x = 574.20 × 229.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.10x = 131,813.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,813.14/416.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.78

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